Hoping to start a fresh professional career? Here are tips to land that new job:

The new year does not only mean changing old habits but also setting new goals, especially for your career.

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How to catch the eye of employers?

With the start of the new year, there may be some employed Filipinos out there who are considering beginning a new career in a different environment. But this also means having to go through the long and uncertain process of applying and waiting.

Unluckily, polka dots and lucky colors are not enough to shoot ourselves into the positions we aim for in a company. We need to prepare and equip ourselves with the right skills and credentials to attract employers.

AMA Education System listed some tips on how you can land that new job you want:

1. Stand straight and be confident - Show the world—the universe rather, who you are! Always give it your best as they say, so stand straight and be confident. Employers definitely look for candidates who can represent their companies with enough courage and someone who knows exactly what they are doing. Employers gain advantages from having self-assured employees as they tend to be positive contributors, exhibit higher productivity, serve as effective motivators, and make excellent role models.

2. Lay down what you can offer - Confidence is just a statement without backing it up with skills and talent. Employers search for candidates who can contribute effectively and efficiently to their companies’ success. Include in your resume the skills that you have honed for years through experiences, which you can share with their esteemed organizations. This is literally showing them what you have and your competitive edge against others.

3. Match your academic qualification with job-ready skills - Companies often find themselves investing in retraining new hires to bridge the gap between academic qualifications and practical job-ready skills. You have to have a comprehensive integration of theoretical knowledge and practical application. It also means making sure what you learn in school is aligned with what you need in the real world.

Internships and real-world projects your studies help connect the dots between theory and practice, making your degree more useful for actual jobs. Thus, keeping yourself up-to-date with industry changes makes sure your qualifications stay in sync with what employers are looking for.

4. Gain industry-recognized certifications - Employers are looking for graduates who not only possess a degree but also provide credentials valued by employers in their chosen fields. Think of it as a built-in fast track to career success. Industry-recognized certifications can significantly enhance your career by validating your expertise and skills in a specific field. They serve as tangible proof of your knowledge and competence, making you a more attractive candidate to employers. Earning certifications will surely make you stand out from the crowd giving you an edge in a competitive job market.

5. Communicate effectively - Communication is the key! It is even in many working industries, making this skill your card to open the doors of job opportunities waiting for you. Employers look for candidates who can express themselves vividly and confidently while also being able to comprehend the instructions given. Also, this skill helps you unlock possibilities to build your networks inside the company and out there in the field.

6. Don’t just get a degree, be future-proof - Investment for the future begins today through choosing the right institutions to prepare you for the rigorous process of chasing your dreams.

By the way, the AMA Education System acknowledges the pressing need for individuals to possess the required cutting-edge industry knowledge. Because of this, AMA has taken the lead by integrating artificial intelligence into its academic programs.

Contact AMA Education System today via (+632) 8656-0654, (+632) 8844-3225, (+632) 8737-5545 to know more about their programs.

Those who are interested may enroll in the AMAES campus nearest to you or register through https://bit.ly/pregisterAMA.

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